In 2004, Consortium Lapis was founded to promote Sicilian stone. The association is comprised of 25 companies — many from Custonaci, the second largest town for marble production on the island of Sicily. Located in the province of Trapani, Custonaci is surrounded by both the mountains and the sea, and it is home to a range of stone varieties.
The stone quarrying region of Trapani is considered Italy’s third most important quarrying basin after Massa Carrara and Verona. It produces 15% of Italy’s marble — and 85% of that of Sicily.